But Bran Castle isn’t the only castle in Romania. There are several others, some of which are incredible. Take a look at them below and notice the various styles – fortress style and ornate palace styles.

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Sturdza Castle

Names as a historic monument in the village of Miclăușeni in the City of Iasi, Romania, The Sturdza Palace was built in the 16th century by treasurer Simon Stroici, who later on gave the property to Lupul Prăjăscu via his last will and testament. Lupul Prăjăscu’s descendants had no survivors so The Sturdza Palace was passed into the possession of the Sturdza brothers, and later on their descendants would reconstruct the palace in the 18th century.

About the Sturdza Castle

Where: City of Iasi, Romania

When: 16th Century

Who built it: Simon Stroici

Style: Gothic style

What is it now? Architectural Monument of National Interest

Current owner: Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina

Rasnov castle in Romania

Situated in Râşnov, Brașov County, the Râșnov Fortress is a historic monument and landmark in Romania that was built in the 13th century, believed to be during the rule of the Teutonic Knights in Burzenland. The fortress was besieged for the first time by an Ottoman army, 1421, then it was conquered during the rule of Prince Gabriel Báthory, in 1612 due to the lack of water upon the enemy discovered a path to a secret spring. Because of this weakness, a deep well was dug out between 1623 and 1642, believed to be made of two Turkish prisoners in exchange for their freedom.

About the Rasnov Castle

Where: Brașov County, Romania

When: 13th Century

Who built it: Unknown

Style: Architectonic style

What is it now? Historic monument and landmark

Current owner: Government of Râşnov, Romania

Pelisor CastlePelisor castle

The Pelișor Castle was built in 1899–1902 by the order of King Carol I to serve as the residence for his nephew and heir, the future King Ferdinand and his consort Queen Marie. It was designed by the Czech architect Karel Liman following the Art Nouveau style together with Queen Marie’s Byzantine and Celtic elements. King Michael I of Romania stated that Pelișor would remain a private residence for the royal family.

The Peleș Castle in Prahova County, Romania was built between 1873 and 1914 constructed for King Carol I following the Neo-Renaissance style. The castle’s construction was slowed down during the Romanian War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire 1877–78, but quickly resumed the construction in the following years.

About the Peles Castle

Where: Sinaia, Romania

When: 1873-1914

Who built it: King Carol I

Style: Neo-Renaissance style

What is it now? National Museum

Current owner: Princess Margareta

Miclauseni Castle

Names as a historic monument in the village of Miclăușeni in the City of Iasi, Romania, The Sturdza Palace, otherwise known as Miclauseni Castle was built in the 16th century by treasurer Simon Stroici, who later on gave the property to Lupul Prăjăscu via his last will and testament. Lupul Prăjăscu’s descendants had no survivors so the Miclauseni Castle was passed into the possession of the Sturdza brothers, and later on their descendants would reconstruct the palace in the 18th century.

About the Miclauseni Castle

Where: City of Iasi, Romania

When: 16th Century

Who built it: Simon Stroici

Style: Gothic style

What is it now? Architectural Monument of National Interest

Current owner: Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina

Huniazilor castle

The Huniazilor castle, otherwise known as Corvin Castle is one of the largest castles in Europe and figures in a list of the Seven Wonders of Romania. Its construction began in the 14th century on the orders of Voivode of Transylvania John Hunyadi following the Renaissance-Gothic style. The construction took four phases throughout the past centuries to complete, and now it has been restored to its stunning form.

The Făgăraș Fortress was considered one of the strongest fortifications in Transylvania built in 1310 on the site of a former 12th-century wooden fortress. The Fortress functioned mainly as a residence for various princes and their families throughout the years. The Transylvanian Prince Gabriel Bethlen was amazed at how beautiful the Italian Renaissance was, so he brought architects and glassmakers from Italy who rebuilt the fortress. Currently, Făgăraș Fortress is well-preserved and houses the Fagaras County Museum.

About the Făgăraș Fortress

Where: Transylvania, Romania

When: 13th century

Who built it: Transylvanian Prince Gabriel Bethlen

Style: Italian Renaissance

What is it now? Fagaras County Museum

Current owner: Government of Transylvania

Iasi Cultural Palace

The Palace of Culture located in Iași, Romania is listed in the National Register of Historic Monuments houses the Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Centre hosting various exhibitions and other events. It was built in 1906 and was completed in 1925 by architect Ion D. Berindei following the Neo-gothic style.

About the Iasi Cultural Palace

Where: Iași, Romania

When: 1925

Who built it: Ion D. Berindei

Style: Neo-gothic style

What is it now? National Register of Historic Monuments / Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Centre

Current owner: City of Iași

Corvin Castle, RomaniaCorvin (Hunyadi) Castle

The Hunyadi castle, otherwise known as Corvin Castle is one of the largest castles in Europe and figures in a list of the Seven Wonders of Romania. Its construction began in the 14th century on the orders of Voivode of Transylvania John Hunyadi following the Renaissance-Gothic style. The construction took four phases throughout the past centuries to complete, and now it has been restored to its stunning form.

About the Hunyadi Castle

Where: Hunedoara, Transylvania, Romania

When: 14th century

Who built it: Voivode of Transylvania John Hunyadi

Style: Renaissance-Gothic style

What is it now? Seven Wonders of Romania

Current owner: Ministry of Culture

Cantacuzino CastleCantacuzino Castle

Built in Neo-Romanian style, the Cantacuzino Castle from Busteni was built during the early 20th century conducted by the architect Gregory Cerchez at the request of Prince George Grigore Cantacuzino. The castle was owned by the Cantacuzino family until the forced nationalization of 1948, becoming a preventorium for the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Cantacuzino family managed to win the castle back after 1989, but the family’s descendants sold it to private investors in 2004, who restored the castle and opened it to the public.

About the Cantacuzino Castle

Where: Bușteni, Transylvania, Romania

When: 1911

Who built it: Architect Gregory Cerchez for Prince George Grigore Cantacuzino

Style: Neo-Romanian style

What is it now? Open to the public

Current owner: Private owners

Bran CastleBran CastleBran Castle, Romania

Bran Castle, known throughout the world as Dracula’s Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. It was built in the early 13th century by the Teutonic Order for Dietrichstein as a fortified position in the Burzenland. The castle became popular due to Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel character Dracula, who is a Transylvanian Count with a castle located high above a valley. Dracula is often confused with Vlad III Dracula or Vlad the Impaler, a Walachian Prince with a castle due to Bram Stoker’s description of Dracula’s Castle that only the Bran Castle fits the description in all of Transylvania.

About the Bran Castle

Where: Bran, Transylvania, Romania

When: 13th century

Who built it: Teutonic Order

Style: Medieval architecture

What is it now? Museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.

Bánffy Castle is an architectural monument located in Bonţida boasting a mix of Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical and Neo-gothic styles. It became a possession of the Hungarian Bánffy family of Lonsonc family in the late 14th century after Sigismund of Luxemburg donated it to Dénes, son of Tamás Losonci. Katalin Bánffy of the Bánffy family still owns the castle.

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